CORTE MADERA: The Corte Madera Parks and Rec is offering before and after-school enrichment programs for youth of all ages. Favorites include gymnastics, soccer, tennis and roller hockey. Information: 927-5072 or visit www.ci.corte-madera.ca.us

BASEBALL

DIXIE-TL LITTLE LEAGUE: Dixie-Terra Linda Little league spring season registration is currently open. Register for the season at www.eteamz.com/dtlll or for more information call 721-4784.

LESSONS: Kansas City Royals minor leaguer Patrick Conroy, a Drake High and College of Marin grad who was drafted in 2012, is back to offer private baseball instruction during his offseason in Marin. He has been coaching since 2008, focusing on proper mechanics to improve play and prevent injuries. There will be opportunities in the next two months to participate in a free two-hour clinic. Email pconroy92@yahoo.com for more information.

BASEBALL ACADEMY: Registration is underway for the U.S. Baseball Academy in Novato for its winter/spring programs. The 2014 spring training program in Novato runs through Feb. 16 at San Marin High and headed by San Marin baseball coach Jamie Vattuone. The camps, which have a player-to-coach ratio of 6 to 1, focus on hitting, fielding, pitching, baserunning and catching. Proceeds from the program benefit amateur baseball in Novato. For more information, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com or call 866-622-4487.

Mosley Skill Development: Mosley Skill Development is focused on teaching solid fundamentals to players age 7-16 who are interested in improving their skill set. There is a wide range of services, starting with the basics of throwing and catching to advanced pitching mechanics, hitting techniques, and position specific fielding. For more information or to schedule a player evaluation contact head instructor and Drake High baseball coach Will Mosley at mosleyskilldevelopment@gmail.com.

NOVATO BABE RUTH: Registration for the Novato Babe Ruth Baseball season is now open. Players 13-15 years old and reside within Marin County are eligible. Tryouts for new players will be held on March 5. For more information visit novatobaberuth.org.

PIRATES BASEBALL CAMP: Pirates Baseball will be holding a Ski Week camp from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Feb. 18-20 at Drake. The cost is $130.

VELOCITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: Pirates Baseball will hold classes for pitchers at the Drake fieldhouse through Feb. 5 on Monday and Wednesday nights open to 12U-14U players. Drake varsity coach Adam Farb and JV coach Will Mosley will run the camp. Cost is $300 for 18 sessions. To sign up, go to marinlearn.com and click on courses/youth/camp.

BASKETBALL

SHOT DOCTOR: Former NBA scout Max Shapiro conducts private one-hour basketball shooting and offensive skills lessons for boys and girls in grades 7-11 on the weekends. Contact him at 479-3400 or by email at max@peopleconnectstaffing.com.

SAN DOMENICO CAMP: The San Domenico winter break camp will take place on the San Anselmo campus Feb. 18-20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The camp is co-directed by varsity coach Mike Fulton and athletic director Jeff Skaggs. Cost is $100 for all three days or $40 for individual drop-ins per day. Contact Jeff for information at jskaggs@sandomenico.org.

BOWLING

COUNTRY CLUB BOWL: The youth bowling season takes place on Tuesdays at 4 p.m., Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. The family league takes place Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Free coaching is provided to all youth bowlers. For more information or to register, call Robyn or Karen at 883-8462 or email Tina at countryclubbowl@yahoo.com.

FENCING

INTRODUCTORY COURSE: The Marin Pentathlon Club is offering an introductory course to the sport of fencing taught by former world class pentathlete Ted Eckersdorff for students ages 8-18. All equipment is included and open to boys and girls. No experience necessary. Learn about this sport and train to compete in local and national competitions. Also includes fitness training. Private lessons are 45 minutes. For more information, call Ted at 383-8171 or email him at ted33@pacbell.net.

FOOTBALL

FLAG FOOTBALL: Next Level Football and Cheer Academy is offering NFL Youth Flag Football for boys and girls age 5-12 throughout the county. Online registration is open for the spring season with games and practices on Sundays at Davidson Middle School in San Rafael. Season runs April - June and every player receives a NFL flag jersey and flag belt. Register by the end of the Super Bowl on Feb. 2 and receive a discount. Register at www.nextlevelfca.org.

AYOOB TRAINING: Former Cal quarterback Joe Ayoob invites you to help get your football fundamentals in top form before the season starts. He teaches the basics of footwork and balance, explosiveness and techniques to help improve. All offensive players welcome. QB, WR, TE, and RB receive specific training and techniques for their respective positions. Andrew Cameron, a former Cal player, will be working with all offensive linemen. To see rates, visit www.gamereadyif.com or call 595-1635 for further information. Coaches/parents, ask about group rates.

GOLF

TGA PREMIER JUNIOR GOLF: TGA Premier Junior Golf offers golf programs for kids grades K-8. TGA's purpose is to teach the game of golf while promoting life skills and education. The program includes golf instruction, drills and fun games. For more information please call 897-0423 or go to www.golftga.com/northbay.

GYMNASTICS

PYRAMID: Open enrollment for boys and girls ages 3-18. Trial classes at the Corte Madera gym can be scheduled by calling 927-1240. Information: Thepyramidgym.com.

RHYTHMIC ACADEMY: Rhythmic Academy is taking sign-ups for gymnastics classes and conducting tryouts for a competitive team. Regular classes are held at the JCC in San Rafael for girls ages 5-12. Information: 621-2534 or email rhythmicacademyofmarin@yahoo.com.

LACROSSE

CENTRAL MARIN BLUE JAYS: Spring season registration for the Central Marin Blue Jays lacrosse team is currently open. Register at www.centralmarinbluejays.com or call club president Tom Carhart at 637-7735 or email him at cmbjlax@gmail.com.

LACROSSE: Former Marin Catholic High standout Gina Hoffmire, who was an all-conference player at UC Davis, is offering individual or group lacrosse lessons for middle school and high school female players. Lessons are available upon request. Info: email ghoffmire@gmail.com or call 302-9145.

LACROSSE: Former Army lacrosse standout and all-Patriot League selection, Mike Mangino, is offering individual and group lessons for youth and high school players. Info: email mangino22@gmail.com or call 532-5714.

PENTATHLON

PENTATHLON: Ambitious youth who wish to compete in the Olympic sport of modern pentathlon will find a high level of training and support at West Coast Pentathlon Club of Novato. Anyone interested in supporting or joining West Coast Pentathlon may call Pat Duffy at 892-4242. For more information about the sport and the club, go online to www.westcoastpentathlon.com.

RUGBY

NORTH BAY WILDCATS: Learn to play rugby with the North Bay Wildcats rugby club for ages U10, U12, U14 and high school varsity and frosh/soph. The season runs until the end of April. No experience required. For more information, see www.wildcatsrugby.org.

SOCCER

WINTER INDOOR LEAGUE: Dave Fromer's 29th annual indoor soccer league is open for boys age 4-16 and girls 4-18 with weekend games in January, February and early March. There will be no mid-week practices. The program is open to teams and players of all skills levels. For more info, call 383-0320 or online at www.davefromersoccer.com or email info@davefromersoccer.com.

SOFTBALL

NAPA VALLEY EXPRESS: The Napa Valley Express Softball organization will be holding two-day tryouts for the spring and summer seasons on Jan. 18 and 19 at Napa High. The 12u and 14u tryouts will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information email admin@napavalleyexpress.net or call Ron Walston at 707-337-8216.

SWIMMING

Sleepy Hollow Aquatics: Sleepy Hollow Aquatics offers water polo and swimming for boys and girls, grades 2-8, at the Sleepy Hollow and Drake pools. This program is for water polo players and swimmers of all competitive levels. For more information, go to sleepyhollowaquatics.com or email sleepyhollowaquatics@gmail.com.

SCOTT VALLEY: Scott Valley is offering group and private lessons for all ages and abilities. Call 342-6503 for more information.

MARIN PIRATES: The Pirates, an under-14 swim team, offers year-round competitive swimming. Practices are held at Indian Valley campus and College of Marin. Information: 892-2269 or email tom@marinswimschool.com. Also visit the Web site at MarinPirates.com.

PACIFIC COAST MARLINS: Kids 6 and over are encouraged to join the swim team based at the Rafael Racquet and Swim Club. Tryouts are held during the first week of each month. Information: 456-1153.

ROLLING HILLS: Rolling Hills is offering youth clinics for children ages 5-18, swim school for ages 8 months to adult and Learn to Swim a Mile in Six Weeks for adult swimmers. Members and non-members are welcome. For more information, contact Winnie at 897-2185 or swimschool@rollinghillsclub.com.

NORTH BAY AQUATICS: North Bay Aquatics is a competitive swim team offering youth and masters programs for youth-groups, middle-school aged youths and above. Current training and racing techniques are practiced. Contact Ken DeMont at ken@northbayaquatics.org or visit www.northbayaquatics for more information.

SWIMARIN: Swimarin is a spring-summer seasonal swim club based out of central San Rafael. Registrations for team membership are open for swimmers aged 5-18 at www.swimarin.org.

TENNIS

LESSONS: The Dave Kregel Tennis Center is offering tennis lessons for juniors ages 6-18 for $100 per month, including ball machine and court time. The center is located near the Marin Civic Center. They also offer group and private lessons for adults and juniors. Information: 389-8522.

PRIVATE LESSONS: Private lessons and clinics for all ages and levels are available at the Rolling Hills Club in Novato. Lessons and clinics are held after school, weekdays and weekends, and are open to both club and non-club members. Please call in advance to reserve your space. Call Chris Kretchmer at 897-2185 or at chrisk@rollinghillsclub.com.

TRACK

MARIN WAVES: The Marin Waves Track and Field Club is offering speed/agility training with sessions three times a week and meets for interested parties. Private and small group sessions are also available. For more information or to register: marinwaves.com or call 272-1225.

TRIATHLON

NOR-CAL JUNIORS: NorCal Juniors Multisport, a youth triathlon training team for the North Bay, is holding weekly training sessions in preparation for the Marin County Triathlon youth and kids sprint races. Training packages include discounted weekend trainings, discounted race entry and a team membership. RSVP required. For information, check out the team's website at www.norcaljuniors.org.

WATER POLO

MARIN WATER POLO: Recreational and competitive programs are available throughout the year for players ages 10-18. Information: contact Andrew Morris at marinwaterpolo@gmail.com.

YOUTH WATER POLO: Fall water polo sign-ups are now open for athletes ages 5 to 14. Programs are held at the Redwood High and the Indian Valley campus pools. Info: www.aimarin.org.

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